Lilium longiflorum White trumpet lily (Liliaceae)

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Lilium longiflorum
White trumpet lily
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The Lilium longiflorum plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, in the Ryuku Islands. It is a member of the Liliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White trumpet lily.

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Latin Name:  Lilium longiflorum
Common Name:  White trumpet lily
Family:  Liliaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  By the coast, often in pockets of coral rock[143].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers an open free-draining humus-rich loamy soil with its roots in the shade and its head in the sun[200]. Lime tolerant.[200]. Plants deteriorate rapidly if grown in deep shade[143]. A very ornamental plant[1] it is only hardy outdoors in the milder areas of Britain and even there needs to be grown in a warm sheltered position with protection from early frosts[143]. The dormant bulbs will withstand soil temperatures down to at least -5°c[214]. It can be grown as an annual, the plants can flower in 6 months from seed[143]. The flowers diffuse a pleasant jasmine-like perfume[245]. Hand pollination is required in order to ensure fertilization[143]. Stem rooting, plant the bulbs 20cm deep[143]. Early to mid autumn is the best time to plant out the bulbs in cool temperate areas, in warmer areas they can be planted out as late as late autumn[200]. The plant should be protected against rabbits and slugs in early spring. If the shoot tip is eaten out the bulb will not grow in that year and will lose vigour[200].

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